Living Water Burn

In summer, many people travel to the Brazilian coast to enjoy the hottest season of the year and the holiday period. Unfortunately, however, on the beaches of southern Brazil, cases of people affected by burns from living water are increasing more and more every day.

In view of this, it is important to know some relevant information about these burns to avoid further suffering. Check out the tips.

Living water has its body covered by filaments that inject toxins into the skin when contact occurs. Some of them can cause allergic reactions and other more serious complications.

The most poisonous living water is called Box Jellyfish and lives in the Australian seas. Your burn can cause cardiac arrest in less than three minutes.

It is very difficult to see a living water in the sea, usually one only notices that there is living water in the place when it feels the burning of the contact with the animal. Here's how to proceed in these cases.

Step by Step on How to Treat Jellyfish Burn

1. When you notice the burning, immediately get out of the water;
2. Rinse the area with saline, do not use tap water;
3. Make ice packs and position them carefully over the burn, they help relieve pain;
4. Look for the nearest hospital or emergency? Some living waters release toxic substances that can cause severe allergic reactions.

What can not happen in the burning of living water

You should especially avoid splashing water on the burn and never get carried away by the myth that urinating on the burn causes it to stop burning. This can be dangerous and is not recommended.

It is important to avoid scratching or rubbing the burn with your hands or tight clothing. If the burn is rubbed, it can create blisters and this can make the burn even worse and take longer to heal.

On Brazilian beaches, some lifeguards choose to throw vinegar over the burn of living water to provide temporary relief while medical help is awaited. However, it is not recommended to use these home methods without the consent of a doctor.

Also do not expose the burn to the sun. So soon after noticing the burning, it is important to seek shelter away from the sun's rays. Thus you avoid blemishes on the skin.

Follow the recommendations and do not aggravate the problem. Unfortunately there is no way to avoid sunburn, but you can inquire about the presence of living water in the area before entering the water. Take care of yourself and enjoy the summer without worry or suffering.

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